Hassan Valiji, CPA, CA
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Credentials
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Chartered Professional Accountant
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) -
Level I Certified Coach
National Coaching Certification Program
Experience
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GhostRetail
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Finance Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
First full-time finance hire for the company; built out all financial reporting frameworks, controls, and processes from the ground-up. Led all aspects of controllership function, including: monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for stakeholders; AP and AR functions; payroll; tax compliance; and cash flow management. Led the preparation of the company’s first audited financial statements and acted as main point of contact for auditors to ensure statements are prepared on a timely basis and in accordance with IFRS Built full P&L forecast models to assist executive leadership team in assessing cash runway and communicated forecasts to potential investors as part of the fundraising roadshow, leading to a successful, fully-subscribed raise. Participated in the sales cycle by working with executive team to develop pricing strategies, providing ROI analysis to prospective customers, and assisting customers with reconciliation queries. Partnered with sales and marketing teams to develop KPIs and ongoing reporting for top of funnel and bottom of funnel activities to help guide decision making. Outcome has led to continuous quarter-over-quarter growth in new customers. Completed other activities as required, including: payroll and associated filings, tax filings, SRED claim, cap table management, and contract reviews.
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FreshBooks
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Canada
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
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Rogers Communications
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Canada
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Manager, Corporate Reporting and Planning
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May 2018 - May 2019
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Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Real Estate
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Oct 2016 - May 2018
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Financial Analyst - Corporate Reporting & Planning - CATO Student
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
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Financial Analyst - Internal Controls - CATO Student
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
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Financial Analyst - External Reporting - CATO Student
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
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Events Leader
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Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
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Events Team Member
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
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Cosmos Sports & Entertainment
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Operations Intern - Toronto Nationals Lacrosse Club
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Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
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Walmart Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Specialist
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
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Education
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York University - Schulich School of Business
BBA, Accounting -
University of New South Wales
Exchange Semester, Business Administration and Management, General -
Glendale Secondary School
High School Degree, 94.6